This page shows Extra in 20 example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning and related words like additional or special. Useful when writing or proofreading a text.

Frequent word

Extra in a sentence

Extra | Extraordinary | Extract | Extraction | Extradition | Extracted | Extras | Extraordinarily | Extravagant

Extra meaning

  1. Beyond what is due, usual, expected, or necessary; extraneous; additional; supernumerary.
  2. Extraordinarily good; superior.
  3. Over the top; going beyond what is normal or appropriate, often in a dramatic manner.

Synonyms of Extra

supernumerary spear carrier additive additional unscheduled special unneeded unnecessary surplus superfluous supererogatory spare redundant excess actor

Example sentences (20)

Remember to check if you have an extra slot in the future to add an extra strip as you may be cramped for some time.

Carabao Cup extra-time rules: Does League Cup have penalties after 90 minutes or is extra time used when it’s a draw?

But the extra point was no good leaving the door open for the Wolves to win it with a touchdown and extra point.

Those who earned the Rank of Grand Champion in Extra Modes will receive the Extra Mode-specific Grand Champion titles.

Put in the extra hours, the extra training, go above and beyond because that is what is going to set you apart.

The Sunzel Sunzfly yoga pants are £29.99 and come in small, extra small, medium, large and extra large sizes.

Everyone gets an extra week of fantasy football and gambling and the league gets an extra week of tv revenue.

Three extra street sweepers have been brought in, as well as extra skips for disposal to reduce travel times.

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But what’s extra special about Warwick Castle is, well, the extra special bits to complement the magnificent old building.

Just imagine that extra support, that extra money from the Federation, and the leaps and bounds that these teams can make.

Savings Credit provides extra money for people over state pension age who have extra savings or investments.

Harrox introduced Alfie Woodward early on in extra-time and his extra pace added a new dimension to their attacking threat.

No, it doesn't but that she very seldom flies without the extra space she wants and needs, and no, she isn't charged extra.

She said: 'The first impression that I had about Sven, people in power always have extra, extra sex appeal.

Tank said being on “off-week” involves running a few extra miles and doing a couple extra tougher workouts.

So I think it’s a great thing for the communities and the folks that need that extra help and extra assistance,” Redman said.

Saving that extra 10-20 minutes of shower time, can give you those extra minutes of getting things done.

They came to work every single day, put in extra time in the film room, did all the extra things we had to do to be successful.

But it’s quite a sweet chocolate and I imagine if you get a raisin it’s going to be extra, extra sweet.

The extra reminiscence or onerous disk house a node has, the extra rights it’s granted for sustaining the general public ledger.

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These phrases have their own page with example sentences containing the full combination:

Common combinations with extra

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

  • an extra 64×
  • the extra 45×
  • extra time 17×
  • that extra 12×
  • of extra 10×
  • for extra
  • extra extra
  • extra point
  • and extra
  • some extra

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "extra" in a sentence?
An example: "Remember to check if you have an extra slot in the future to add an extra strip as you may be cramped for some time." This page contains 20 example sentences with the word "extra" from real English texts.
What does "extra" mean?
Extra means: Beyond what is due, usual, expected, or necessary; extraneous; additional; supernumerary.
What are synonyms of "extra"?
Common synonyms of "extra" include: supernumerary, spear carrier, additive, additional, unscheduled, special, unneeded, unnecessary. Plus 7 more synonyms.
How many example sentences with "extra" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains 20 example sentences with "extra", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.

About these examples

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